The PARADIGM Shift: Market Insights & Opportunities

Q3 2025 Southeastern WI Industrial Market Update

The Southeastern Wisconsin industrial market continues to adjust, with vacancy rising from 5.5% in Q3 2024 to 6.2% in Q2 2025 as new construction is delivered and older inventory lags with lower transaction velocity. Still, occupier demand is holding firm: after two soft quarters, the market rebounded in Q2 with 1.1M SF of positive absorption, led by activity in Kenosha County. We expect year-end vacancy to remain just above 6%, while rents and sale prices will continue to be stable as many businesses upgrade to newer, well-located space.

Nationally, the ISM Manufacturing Index has remained below 50, signaling contraction in purchasing activity, yet it continues to hover close to equilibrium. Locally, the MMAC Business Survey shows companies remain optimistic about higher sales and profits but cautious about hiring, with expectations of below-average job growth and possible workforce consolidation.

***Information provided in partnership with: CARW, Moody’s & REDI***

PARADIGM’s market report provides a clear view of the underlying trends shaping Wisconsin’s industrial real estate and business landscape.
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Q1 2025 Recent PARADIGM Sale Now For Lease

In September 2025, PARADIGM Real Estate facilitated the sale and repositioning of 7616 S 6th Street in Oak Creek, WI.
Our Team represented Solina in their strategic consolidation and partial-leaseback with the buyer — an approach that maximized asset value while aligning with long-term operational goals.
The 123,000+ SF facility on 7+ acres is being transformed from a single-tenant food production facility into five (5) modern warehouse units now available for lease.

Lease Highlights:
* 23,579 SF – 106,599 SF
* Ample power & loading capacity
* Brand-new mechanicals and fully updated infrastructure

– FEATURED LAND FOR SALE –

3050 Helsan Drive | Richfield, WI 53076

2.7 acres, last remaining commercial-zoned lot on Helsan Drive
Excellent access to Highways 41, 45 & 145

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N643 Boulder Road | Watertown, WI 53098

16 acres of General Commercial Zoned mixed-use land
Offering flexible uses and attractive pricing

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📅 Schedule a tour today to explore this leasing opportunities and more!

Welcome to the Team

We’re excited to welcome Marko Brelih to PARADIGM.

Marko brings over a decade of international brokerage and consulting experience, with expertise in industrial sales, tenant representation, land development, and multi-market corporate real estate. Raised in a real estate family and a former D-III All-American hockey player, Marko combines strategic insight with competitive drive.

He has authored Data-Driven Dealmaking: The Broker’s Guide to Predictable Revenue and was part of award-winning SIOR digital innovation initiatives. Marko looks forward to applying his global perspective to help Southeast Wisconsin clients achieve results.

About PARADIGM:

PARADIGM Real Estate is an independent brokerage specializing in industrial real estate, investment sales, and land development across Southeast Wisconsin. Our team combines market intelligence with hands-on execution to deliver results that shift perspectives and unlock value.

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